Teacher Grade 4 (SY 25-26)

Peabody School Community: 

The Peabody School is an inclusive community connected by a passion for the pursuit of academic excellence and a commitment to the arts. Community is an important value at the Peabody School. In addition to daily morning meeting, our monthly “All School Share” provides a vehicle for each grade level to come together and share what’s happening in each classroom. Our weekly newsletter, The Peabody Planet, is an important communication point for our families. We are especially proud of our music programs at Peabody. Our school was the first in CPS to implement a Kodaly music program, and we embrace the Kodaly philosophy that “Music is for everyone.” In addition to extra music classes during the week, students who especially love music are also welcome to join our before-school music group, The Early Bird Singers. Our annual cultural night, which takes place in October, celebrates the diversity of our community and our 4th and 5th grade Spanish offerings support our students in exploring additional languages. Peabody has been recognized by Boston Magazine on their list of the 100 best public elementary schools in Eastern Massachusetts. Learning continues beyond the school day through extracurricular opportunities such as BOKS - Build Our Kids Success, Enviro-Ed, Math Olympiad, curriculum-linked learning clubs, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Peabody families are vital to our school community. Our active Friends of Peabody organization sponsors enrichment events such as author visits, anti-bullying presentations, and educational trips.

Position Summary:

The Peabody School is seeking a talented Kindergarten teacher to join our caring and innovative learning community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the Common Core. They will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness for the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the Peabody School and be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies including district wide exams and formative assessment in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs
• Integrate social learning into the classroom and will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community
• Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations 

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Grade 4 Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, Master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of full time classroom instruction 
• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in Elementary, Grades 1-6 and SEI Endorsement (required) 
• Experience working in an urban educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred 
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.